Amana NFW5700B Series User manual

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
The dimensions shown below are the recommended spacing
for this washer.
■Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, oor
moldings, and dryer venting.
■Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
■For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings
in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors
with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. Companion
appliance spacing should also be considered.
W10441093E
08/2013
NFW5700B
Front-Loading Washer
7"
(178 mm)
14"
(356 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
Custom cabinet installation:
Recessed area or closet installation (washer only):
1"
(25 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
24 in.2
(155 cm2)
48 in.2
(310 cm2)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
24 in.2
(155 cm2)
48 in.2
(310 cm2)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
76.5"
(1943 mm)
6"
(152 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
Recessed area or closet installation
(stacked washer and dryer):
Custom under counter installation:
Washer Dimensions:

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number
285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285835), and an
Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be
purchased separately. See “Alternate Parts”. Minimum siphon
break height: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of washer. (Additional
hoses may be needed.)
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 1/4" (6 mm)
diameter to 1" (25 mm) diameter Standpipe Adapter Kit is
available (Part Number 3363920). Top of standpipe must be at
least 30" (762 mm) high; install no higher than 96" (2.44 m) from
bottom of washer. If you have an overhead sewer and need to
pump higher than 96" (2.44 m), a sump pump and associated
hardware are needed. See “Alternate Parts”.
Wall standpipe drain system
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must
be at least 30" (762 mm) above oor; install no higher than
96" (2.44 m) from bottom of washer.
4.5"
(114 mm)
Floor standpipe drain system
4.5"
(114 mm)
See requirements for oor standpipe drain system.
30"
(762 mm)
min.
4.5"
(114 mm)
Floor drain system
DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be installed using a oor drain, wall standpipe, oor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, only 4.5" (114 mm) of drain hose should be inside standpipe. Always secure drain hose
with cable tie.